Algernon Robert Smithwick
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Jump to navigationJump to searchRear-Admiral Algernon Robert Smithwick, D.S.O., R.N. (3 April, 1887 – ) served in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 October, 1907.[1]
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 October, 1915.[2]
Post-War
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1919.[3]
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1927.[4]
Smithwick was appointed in command of the light cruiser Concord in December, 1930.[5]
Smithwick was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 10 January, 1939 and was placed on the Retired List the next day.[6]
World War II
See Also
Naval Appointments | ||
Preceded by Henry F. Besant |
Captain of H.M.S. Bluebell 1 Feb, 1924[7] |
Succeeded by ? |
Preceded by Edward McC. W. Lawrie |
Captain of H.M.S. Sandhurst ? – 1 Aug, 1930[8] |
Succeeded by Francis H. G. Walker |
Preceded by Marshal L. Clarke |
Captain of H.M.S. Concord Dec, 1930[9] |
Succeeded by Hubert Ardill |
Preceded by Aubrey T. Tillard |
Captain Superintendent, Pembroke Dockyard 15 Oct, 1932 – 7 Mar, 1935[10] |
Succeeded by Charles G. Stuart |
Footnotes
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ Smithwick Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/50/310. f. ?.
- ↑ The Navy List. (April, 1925). p. 219.
- ↑ Superseded that day. Walker Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/73. f. 79.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Stuart Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/51/3. f. 3.